What Executive Job Candidates Should Be Careful Of
Like any
process, applying and interviewing for an executive job carries with it an unspoken
set of rules that distinguish an Executive Job Candidate from other categories
while searching for job. Looking for high paying jobs is becoming difficult by
the day, hence the need to be well prepared and avoid the common CV and
interview pitfalls that could make you lose out a lucrative position.
THINGS
YOU MUST DO . . .
a) It is extremely important for you to
think about how you present yourself
Whether you are
to send your CV through online system, telephone conversation, by email or in
person, it’s important that you give a good impression whenever you communicate
about the executive appointment you’re interested in. A professional image is
critical to your success, and it is something that makes an immediate impact.
It may seem unimportant to you, but every bit of contact that an agency or
employer has with you informs their eventual decision on whether to offer the
job to you or not.
b)
Don’t be seen as a prospective liar, Tell the truth whatever the situation
Apparently, we’ve all been tempted to lie
about our qualifications or experience. This is always a bad move, particularly
if you’re applying for an executive appointment. The company will be investing
a reasonable amount of money in your appointment and on your salary, and they
won’t be happy if they discover you got the position by being dishonest with
them. An honest candidate is much more likely to get the job, and won’t have to
worry about keeping up the lies once they start work.
c) Be time conscious in your approach
Lateness should be avoided at all costs.
Make sure you leave in plenty of time to get to your place of interview 5-10
minutes early. If you are unavoidably caught up in traffic, make sure you have
the company contact details with you so that you can call immediately and
explain your situation. Once you get to the interview, don’t spend your time
moaning about the delay.
WHAT YOU SHOULDN’T DO.
a) Don’t Be too aggressive or offensive
Applicants for
executive appointments are expected to have a certain standard of behaviour.
Don’t make the mistake of being too informal with your interviewer, don’t tell
rude or offensive jokes, or make comments that the interviewer may find
distasteful. Limit your answers and questions to the subject and scope of the
interview. Don’t ever go beyond what you are being asked and if there is any
need to give extra information, do it with modesty.
b) Don’t be too over-confident
Over-confidence
in interviews is often the result of nerves, and an effort to appear
self-confident for executive appointments can end up looking like arrogance to
the interviewer. Sell yourself by all means, but do it in a manner that shows
that you can also work as part of a team and accept ideas and criticism from
others.
c) Put too much emphasis on salary
If an employer
thinks that you only want the job for the money, you are unlikely to get it.
Any talk about salary and benefits should come right at the end of the
interview. If you begin by asking about pay and conditions, you run the risk of
giving the interviewer the wrong impression. Salary is an important part of all
executive appointments, so stick to your guns when negotiating salary, but
don’t make it the focal point of the interview. Be very cautious not to give a
very bad impression about yourself.
Executive
appointments is known to be an important position in any organization, because
it is saddled with the responsibility of representing the company both within
and outside the company. This dictates the reason why agencies and companies
are looking for people who have the skills, qualifications and experience to
carry on the work with utmost sincerity and commitment. You need to know that
careful preparation and planning can help you to succeed.
Good luck in your job search.
